1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain (In Action) #47 PSA Mint 9 - Only Two Higher!...

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1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain (In Action) #47 PSA Mint 9 - Only Two Higher! From the Adolph "Herky" Rupp, Jr. Collection. The year this terrific card was issued, 1961, "The Big Dipper" would have a statistical season that would be a crown jewel year for most players: 38.4 PPG, alongside an amazing 27.2 total rebounds per game. However, this was pretty much standard fare for Chamberlain- the next year he averaged an otherworldly 50.4 PPG. Offered is an example of Wilt's "In Action" card from the 1961 Fleer release, the set that is considered to be his rookie issue. Graded PSA Mint 9. Only two cards are graded higher than this Mint example by PSA.

More Information: The Adolph F. "Herky" Rupp Jr Collection.

Adolph F. "Herky" Rupp Jr. was born into a world immersed in sports, as the sole offspring of the legendary basketball coach Adolph F. Rupp of Kentucky. This unique upbringing fueled a deep-rooted love for sports. At the tender age of 7, Herky found his calling in the form of sports card collecting, a hobby that he initiated by purchasing gum cards for mere pennies and nickels at his local Corner Grocery.

This childhood pastime swiftly evolved into a profound passion, spanning over the years, and culminating in a comprehensive and diverse collection. His trove features an array of cards from Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Goudey, Kahn, and Play Ball, along with local and regional sets and treasures from the early 1900s, including coveted tobacco and caramel cards.

Herky focused on two primary goals within his collecting journey: the completion of his card sets and the continuous enhancement of his collection's quality. His unwavering enthusiasm and devotion to the hobby remained steadfast for an impressive 68 years until his untimely death from cancer in 2016. His legacy, however, endures in the remarkable collection he amassed, a testament to his love for sports and the art of collecting.


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